Confirmed runners and riders for the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot
Diamond Jubilee ante-post favourite Starman has been declared to take on 13 rivals in Saturday's Group 1 at Royal Ascot.
Trained by Ed Walker for owner David Ward, Starman has won four of his five starts and appeared to be a sprinter destined for the top when edging out Nahaarr in last month's Duke of York Stakes, form which was franked when third Oxted won the King's Stand on Tuesday.
4.20 Saturday: Diamond Jubilee Stakes racecard and betting
He will have last season's Ayr Gold Cup winner Nahaarr to beat again in the Diamond Jubilee (4.20), while Dream Of Dreams, a head second to Blue Point and Hello Youmzain in the last two runnings, bids to make it third time lucky for Sir Michael Stoute.
Last season's British Champions Sprint winner Glen Shiel is another to boast attractive course form, as is Art Power, the inaugural winner of the Palace Of Holyroodhouse Handicap. Cape Byron and Harry's Bar were the two runners not declared.
Diamond Jubilee Stakes runners and riders
Art Power Silveste de Sousa
Dream Of Dreams Ryan Moore
Emaraaty Ana Andrea Atzeni
Garrus James Doyle
Glen Shiel Hollie Doyle
Happy Power rider to be confirmed
Nahaarr Tom Marquand
Namos William Buick
Royal Commando Kieran Shoemark
Starman Oisin Murphy
Summerghand Danny Tudhope
Ventura Rebel Paul Hanagan
Final Song Frankie Dettori
Sonaiyla Billy Lee
Aidan O'Brien last won the Hardwicke (3.40) in 2017 with Idaho, but the trainer will be well represented as he attempts to win the Group 2 for the fourth time. O'Brien has declared Broome, Japan, Mogul and Tiger Moth among a field of 15 runners.
William Haggas has not declared narrow Coronation Cup second Al Aasy but is still represented by Ilaraab and Pablo Escobarr, while other leading contenders include Hukum, Logician, Sir Ron Priestley and Wonderful Tonight.
Hey Jonesy will attempt to become a rare dual winner of the Wokingham when he lines up in a full field for the 6f handicap (5.00). Count Otto was the last to get a definite run, with Great Ambassador, Zargun and Major Jumbo the three reserves.
The Queen's King's Lynn, who ran in Tuesday's King's Stand, has been declared with Ryan Moore booked to ride.
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Published on 17 June 2021inNews
Last updated 11:39, 17 June 2021
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